​​​California employers are required by law to have a written harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention policy. The policy must contain specific information, such as a list of protected classes, a complaint process, and a commitment to taking remedial measures if misconduct is found.

For specific information on what must be included in this policy, see Effective Harassment Prevention.1

This policy must be distributed to all employees, with acknowledgment of receipt, and must be translated into other languages if you have a multi-lingual workforce. For more information, see “Reasonable Steps” in a Multi-lingual Workplace in Effective Harassment Prevention.


1. 2 CCR sec. 11023(b)